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Willard

Kansas · 68 residents (2025 est.) · 0.109 sq mi
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Willard has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,938. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 19 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67
−22%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
615 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+2%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:68 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6180991181371990201020202024Willard
202467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,938
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,330
+114%since 2000
from $16,513 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.273
+34%since 2010
from 0.204 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade50%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing26.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
94.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
5.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.7%(16)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(3)
Diversity Score27.1%(18)
Diversity Score
27
+45%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+103%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
36.8%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2011
from 25.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
38.8%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
−20.9 ptssince 2012
from 28.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
51.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 40.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willard, Kansas?

Willard, Kansas has about 67 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willard, Kansas?

The typical household in Willard, Kansas earns about $65,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Willard, Kansas?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Willard, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willard, Kansas?

About 11.9% of people in Willard, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willard, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Willard, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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